Highlights
- Board Certified
- Has Online Scheduling
Biography
Dr. Tamer Elbaz is experienced in Pain Management and has been serving the New York area for more than 18 years. Dr. Elbaz is experienced in Interventional Pain Medicine, Minimally Invasive Spine Surg… Read more ›
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I WENT HERE 2 YEARS FOR LYME DISEASE PAIN IN MY LEG AND BACK I HAD A GREAT EXPERIENCE WITH DR WU AND DURING COVID DR ELBAZ TOOK OVER AND WAS THERE FOR ME THROUGH OUT THE PANDEMIC. HE WAS VERY BRAVE! I AM VERY APPRECIATIVE OF THEM…
Summary
Provider Training
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo University School of Medicine | Doctorate | M.D. | 1996 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - SUNY Downstate | General Practice | 2004 |
| Fellowship - Roosevelt St Luke's Medical Center | General Practice | Not Specified |
| Internship - Staten Island University Hospital | General Practice | 2001 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiology Sub-Specialty: Pain Medicine | Anesthesiology | Not Specified |
Experience & Accolades
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Member | International Spine Interventional Society | Present |
| Professional Member | World Institute of Pain | Present |
| Professional Member | American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine | Present |
| Professional Member | American Society of Anesthesiologist | Present |
Practice & Hospital Affiliations
- Lenox Hill Hospital
New York, New York - 10003 - Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn, New York - 11203
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Forms and Articles for Patients
Specialties
Languages Spoken
English, Arabic, Russian, SpanishMedical Specialties
- Other Healthcare Provider
Years In Practice: 30 (started in 1996)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Elbaz specializes in treating the following types of patients:
- Adults
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
Payment Options
Payment DetailsReviews
Number of Reviews: 49
Most Recent Review: 06/11/2020
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Review by
K. L.
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June 11, 2020
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Pain Physicians NY - 780 8th Ave Suite 201
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- Average Wait Time 11 to 20 minutes
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“GOOD DOCTORS”
Review by
Maria B.
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March 29, 2019
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Pain Physicians NY - 780 8th Ave Suite 201
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“overall dr.elbaz has been wounderful”
great experience
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Shonta M.
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March 29, 2019
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Pain Physicians NY - 780 8th Ave Suite 201
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- Average Wait Time 6 to 10 minutes
“its very fast”
i like here a hold lot
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S. M.
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March 29, 2019
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“great office”
always called in a timely fashion. clinic is clean staff is great.
Review by
Wendy D.
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March 21, 2019
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“Dr. Tamer Elbaz”
I been coming to this clinic for 3 years now. Dr. Elbaz is a great Doctor with many years of experience. He is very helpful. He doesn't rush you out of the office. He takes his time listening and explaining about the type of procedures that can be done to help ease the pain depending on your situation. Every patient is different but I can guarantee you if you suffer from back problems the way I do. He will figure out a way to help you. Everyone in the practice is very nice. Always asking how you're doing they recognize when its been awhile they haven't seen you. I feel comfortable here and safe. Thank you very much for your care.
Review by
Frank S.
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August 21, 2019
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- Average Wait Time 21 to 30 minutes
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“Pain management one on one”
Review by
Anonymous
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March 29, 2019
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“Great doctors at Pain Physicians”
Have been coming here for over 5 years and everyone has been extremely helpful and concerned. Truly want me to get better.
Review by
Tenica R.
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March 29, 2019
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“Such a good Doctor”
Made sure i knew what i need to know about whats going on with my body
Review by
Brandon G.
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March 21, 2019
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“Fantastic doctor”
My primary pain physician for years... patient, empathetic, and always has time for those he is caring for. Highly recommended
Review by
Ibar B.
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February 12, 2019
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“excellente medico”
El medico es muy professional, excellente, te escucha, expica todo en una manera para que todo entiendan. El mejor medico que a visito en mi vida.
Locations
Affiliated Practices
Pain Physicians NY
780 8th Ave Suite 201New York, NY 10036
Practice Colleagues
Dr Michael Ko, MD - Anesthesiologist, Other Healthcare Provider
Procedures & Services
Procedures & Treatments Offered
- Abdominal Pain
- Anesthesiology
- Ankle Pain
- Arthritis
- Cancer Pain
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (crps)
- Crps Pain
- Discography
- Elbow Pain
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Facet Block
- Facet Joint Injection
- Facet Joint Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Headaches
- Hip Pain
- Homeopathy
- Interventional Pain Medicine
- Intra-articular Laser Therapy
- Iovera Treatment
- Knee Pain
- Kyphoplasty For Vertebral Fractures.
- Lower Back Pain
- Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lumbar Selective Nerve Root Block
- Migraines
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Muscle Pain
- Nerve Pain
- Percutaneous Disc Decompression
- Pharmacological Pain Management
- Platelet Rich Plasma (prp) Injections
- Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation
- Regenerative Medicine
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Sciatica (not Due To Disc Displacement)
- Shoulder Pain
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Stenosis
- Sports Injuries
- Trigger Point Injection
Commonly Prescribed Medications
- As needed
Billing Policies & Payment Options
Tamer Elbaz, MD accepts the following payment methods:- Debit Cards
- Discover
- American Express
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Cashier's Check M.O.
- Cash
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Unknown
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Accepted Insurance
Accepted Insurance
Accepted Insurance List for Dr. Elbaz:
Amida Care
Empire BCBS
Cigna
Elder Plan
Fidelis
Healthfirst
Empire Healthplus (Amerigroup)
Horizon BCBS
Healthfirst
Medicare
Medicaid
Metroplus
Tricare
Workers Compensation
No-Fault
Comment - “ GOOD DOCTORS ”
I WENT HERE 2 YEARS FOR LYME DISEASE PAIN IN MY LEG AND BACK I HAD A GREAT EXPERIENCE WITH DR WU AND DURING COVID DR ELBAZ TOOK OVER AND WAS THERE FOR ME THROUGH OUT THE PANDEMIC. HE WAS VERY BRAVE! I AM VERY APPRECIATIVE OF THEM